CGRC Control Selection Practice Question
A control in the NIST 800-53 catalog has a parameter that reads: '[Assignment: organization-defined frequency]'. What is your responsibility as the system owner?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Define the frequency based on organizational policy.
Organizations must define the value for the assignment within the bracket to make the control actionable.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Use the default value provided in the appendix.
Why it's wrong here
The organization must explicitly define the frequency based on their risk appetite.
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Remove the control since it is not fully defined.
Why it's wrong here
The control is valid, but needs customization.
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Leave the assignment blank.
Why it's wrong here
Leaving it blank would mean the control is not implemented.
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Define the frequency based on organizational policy.
Why this is correct
The organization is responsible for filling in the assignment.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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